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And he says during his short time at the club, boss O’Neill has made his vision very clear as the Reds try to push for a top six finish in the Championship.

Asked how he had found working under the Northern Irishman, Bonatini told the club’s matchday programme: “Very good, he is a funny guy and he is different to work under than Nuno (Espirito Santo, Wolves boss) but he knows what he wants.

“He believes in that and what he has in his mind, and us, as players, we need to believe in what he tells us. If we do that we can achieve our goals.”

Bonatini was one of five additions made by O’Neill after taking charge, with Yohan Benalouane, Alexander Milosevic, Pele and Molla Wague also signing for Forest.

The Brazilian says joining at the same time has helped him to settle in, while Portuguese players Joao Carvalho, Diogo Goncalves and Tobias Figueiredo provide a common language.

“Yes it does (help being one of five new signings), but also the guys who were here before have been really nice to us,” said the 24-year-old. “They introduced us to everyone and I could feel that since day one here in Nottingham.

“Also, the guys from Portugal, as we speak the same language, have made me feel better and I am feeling really good and happy here.